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Guided by WASP Wings
Blaze with WASP

Guided by WASP Wings

40 YEARS, 40 STORIES

Caroline “Blaze” Jensen soared from small-town Wisconsin to the cockpit of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, becoming the first mom to fly with the elite demonstration team. A retired lieutenant colonel, fighter pilot, and president of the National WASP WWII Museum, Blaze has logged thousands of flight hours and continues to mentor and inspire the next generation of aviators.

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40th Annual Investiture Dinner and Ceremony
Inductee group, Dave Cabelka for Lyle Grimm, Norman Florence for Alfred Gorham, Richard Schmidt, and Jeff Skiles

40th Annual Investiture Dinner and Ceremony

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Please join us as we honor our 2026 inductees on Saturday, October 10, 2026!

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FIF Cover Spring 2026

Spring always brings a little lift to the spirit, and this issue reflects that. Trailblazers, mentors, restorers, old friends, and new adventures—stories that show why this community is so special. From archive gems to everyday airport moments, aviation keeps connecting generations. Enjoy!

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Collecting and Preserving Wisconsin's Aviation History

Welcome to the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame, a membership organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing Wisconsin aviation news and history. Learn about the men and women who are making aviation history in Wisconsin and beyond.

Become a member/supporter today so that together we can continue to honor those who advance and enhance aviation in our state. Because Wisconsin aviators need heroes, too.

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Speaker Series

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Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame speakers bring history to life through engaging, story-driven presentations. With hundreds of talks delivered over the years, our speakers tailor each presentation to fit your audience and occasion.

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Hall of Fame Inductee Map
Inductee Map

Hall of Fame Inductee Map

View all of the WAHF Hall of Fame Inductees on a 1968 Wisconsin VFR sectional.

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Leo J. Kohn Photography Collection

Digitization and Preservation Project

Leo J. Kohn Photography Collection

Digitization and Preservation Project